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STEUBENVILLE, OH - The Medaille College women's basketball team used a big second half surge to outlast a spirited Franciscan University squad (60-46) this afternoon in AMCC road action.  It was the third straight victory for the Lady Mavs.

The Lady Mavs made the trip without a pair of regulars and were playing with a very short bench.  The host Barons found themselves ahead (26-23) at the half.  However, a big second half from Medaille would erase the Franciscan lead and see Medaille earn the double digit victory.  The Lady Mavs earned (19) second chance points to just (6) for Franciscan, that was courtesy of (27) offensive rebounds.  Medaille dominated the glass in the win (59-25).

Leading the way for Medaille was Joelle Pollak who poured in a game high (17) points to go along with (11) rebounds.  Sophomore Morgan Howe chipped in with (15) points and posted a game high (4) blocked shots as well, she also matched Pollak with (11) rebounds.  Continuing her dominance on the boards was rookie Brittnee Perry who gathered in a career (and game) high (19) rebounds.  It marks the 11th time this season that she has pulled down ten or more rebounds in a game.  She netted (8) points to contribute offensively as well.

The Medaille defense stepped it up in the second half, holding Franciscan to just (18.8%) from the floor down the stretch.  The Lady Mavs also got to the free throw line frequently, making (17 of 27) from the charity stripe compared to Franciscan's (5 for 10) day at the line.

The win pushes Medaille's record to (15-8) overall and they remain in second place in the conference standings at (13-3).  They will head to Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday (2/13) to face the Panthers in a 6:00pm conference showdown.

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